KEY: States in bold have term limits. (p) - appointment by political party; (g) - appointment by the governor; (c) - appointment by county commissioners; (l) - appointment by legislative caucus | * New Jersey's vacancies are for the entire 2018-2019 legislative session. | ** In New Mexico, the governor appoints legislators whose districts include multiple counties. | ** Political parties choose the successor in Kansas and the governor signs off on the appointment.